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Hupkes Family History

Hupkes Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lupkes, Humke, Huppe, Hupfer, Heikes, Huske, Hughes, Hucker, Tukes

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Where is the Hupkes family from?

You can see how Hupkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hupkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hupkes families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hupkes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hupkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hupkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hupkes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hupkes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hupkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hupkes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Hupkes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Hupkes. For the veterans among your Hupkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hupkes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hupkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hupkes in 1962 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

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